11th Annual Earth Day IEUA partnered with the city of Chino to co-host a two-day Earth Day Event on April 17 and 18, at the Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park. The Earth Day celebration provided Water Discovery Field Trips to approximately 2,000 students, parents and teachers on April 17 and hosted over 2,000 community members on April 18 during Community Day. The event provided fun, interactive opportunities for the public to learn how they can be environmental stewards and protect natural resources. Students and the public learned about water resources, how compost benefits the soil, the diversity and importance of the region’s habitat, and the importance of proper recycling. The student event provided opportunities to participate in the Water Discovery Program with engaging lessons and activities about the water cycle, recycling, animals and habitats, wetlands, and water usage. Students experienced an animal encounter, enjoyed an environmental show, and observed the wetlands and its functions. The public event included environmental exhibits, document shredding, free giveaways, hands-on earth-friendly activities, environmental show performances, animal encounters, and much more. The event promotes environmental awareness to the community and provides ways for the community to take action and support environmental stewardship.
Shows That Teach Shows That Teach (STT) "H2O, Where Did You Go?” and “Waterology” are fun, theatrical-style productions appropriate for students kindergarten through sixth grade, which teaches students about water science and the importance of conservation. Over the last year, STT conducted 17 performances at elementary schools in IEUA’s service area, reaching approximately 4,500 students.
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